Express Technologies Ltd. is company that operates the ExpressVPN VPN service and the ExpressKeys password manager. Since 2021, it is a subsidiary of Kape Technologies.
ExpressVPN was founded in 2009 by Peter Burchhardt and Dan Pomerantz, two serial entrepreneurs who were also Wharton School alumni.
In July 2017, ExpressVPN announced in an open letter and later a public statement by Apple, that Apple had removed all VPN apps from its App Store in China, a revelation that was later picked up by The New York Times and other news outlets. In response to questions from U.S. Senators, Apple stated it removed the VPNs due to a request from the Chinese government.
In December, ExpressVPN came into the spotlight in relation to the investigation of the assassination of Russian ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov. Turkish investigators seized an ExpressVPN server which they say was used to delete relevant information from the assassin's Gmail and Facebook accounts. Turkish authorities were unable to find any logs to aid their investigation, which the company said verified its claim that it did not store user activity or connection logs, adding, "while it's unfortunate that security tools like VPNs can be abused for illicit purposes, they are critical for our safety and the preservation of our right to privacy online. ExpressVPN is fundamentally opposed to any efforts to install 'backd
What is ExpressVPN?
ExpressVPN by Expressco Services, LLC is proprietary Windows software in the vpn & proxy category. It ranks 19th by popularity among vpn & proxy in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights.
Updates and version history
The current version is 14.3.1+15429, released on September 22, 2026. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 54 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 9.9 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 80,230 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 17 of our languages. Similar programs include OpenVPN, nginx and Proton VPN.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Frequent updates (about 9.9 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No documented silent install switch
In short: ExpressVPN is a vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is ExpressVPN safe to download?
- The file is served by expressvpn.works; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
D31B94902E2A31A3514E546204861FB9534DC579820E289FF1E3F311BDBFF1CB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 54 versions ›54 versions over 5 years · about 9.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.3.1+15429Latest | September 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 14.2.1+13658 | August 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 14.2.0+13656 | June 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 12.104.0.128 | August 5, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 12.103.0.22 | June 9, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 12.102.0.40 | May 30, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 12.101.0.45 | April 30, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 12.100.0.2 | March 24, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ExpressVPN.ExpressVPN -echoco install expressvpn -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Expressco Services, LLC
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 14.3.1+15429
- Released
- September 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 54
- Updates / year
- 9.9
- Chocolatey downloads
- 80,230
- Website
- expressvpn.com
- winget ID
- ExpressVPN.ExpressVPN
- Chocolatey package
- expressvpn
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ExpressVPN free?
ExpressVPN is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is ExpressVPN safe to download?
The download comes from expressvpn.works; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install ExpressVPN with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does ExpressVPN run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of ExpressVPN?
The versions page lists all 54 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to ExpressVPN?
OpenVPN, nginx, Proton VPN, Tailscale and Netbird. The alternatives page compares them.
